Turkey detained 209 people and launched a manhunt for 32 others on Tuesday as authorities tightened security ahead of next month’s NATO summit in Ankara, while President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vowed the city would become a global diplomatic hub during the high-profile gatherings. The sweeping anti-terror raids and a blanket ban on demonstrations underscore the government’s determination to ensure a secure environment for the twin summits of NATO and the Organization of Turkic States, which Erdoğan said would “significantly increase” Ankara’s international visibility.

Turkish prosecutors confirmed the detentions in overnight operations across multiple provinces, describing them as part of anti-terrorism efforts ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for July. Opposition figures and rights groups immediately condemned the crackdown, framing it as a broader assault on democratic freedoms. “These raids are not about security; they are about silencing dissent,” said one opposition politician who asked not to be named. The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office defended the operations, stating they targeted “terrorist organizations” seeking to disrupt the summit.

Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is preparing to travel to Armenia next week to signal Brussels’ support for the country’s pro-EU government following a landmark parliamentary election that dealt a blow to Russian influence in the region. Three people familiar with the plans told *Politico* that the visit underscores the European Union’s commitment to Armenia’s Western orientation after voters sidelined traditional Moscow-aligned parties. The trip comes as Armenia’s new leadership seeks to diversify its foreign partnerships, a shift reflected in recent critical mineral discussions held in Astana and growing calls for regional stability in the South Caucasus.

Erdoğan, addressing the ruling AK Party’s Central Decision and Executive Board on Tuesday, framed the upcoming summits as a turning point for Turkey’s global standing. “Ankara will host leaders from across the world, positioning our capital as a center of diplomacy and decision-making,” he said. The twin summits—NATO’s gathering of heads of state and government, followed by the Organization of Turkic States—are expected to dominate the international agenda in July, with security measures already in full force.

The detentions and Erdoğan’s remarks highlight the dual pressures facing Turkey: maintaining stability during a period of heightened international scrutiny while projecting strength as a regional power. As the NATO summit approaches, the crackdown has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations, which warn that the restrictions on public gatherings and mass arrests risk overshadowing the alliance’s strategic discussions.

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